The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)

€ 67,400
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) A6 4.2 FSI
€ 43,800
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) A6 2.7 TDI
€ 67,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A6 4.2 FSI and the A6 2.7 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 194 inches long, 73 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.7 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
194 in
Length
194 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.7 TDI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)

General

A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.7 TDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.7 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BVJ
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
187 hp
A6 2.7 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
A6 2.7 TDI

Performance

A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

A6 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A6 2.7 TDI

 REPLAY
11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
A6 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
37 mpg
A6 2.7 TDI
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
487 mi
Range
680 mi
A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
680 mi
A6 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
131.6 kWh
A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
A6 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A6 4.2 FSI
A6 2.7 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data